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@TJ… @HeavyHand The lessons are available until the end of the month, then a new month starts and the previous month is not accessible. Last Friday marked the last lesson of the month, and lessons for June began 6/5. Not to fret though … All the lessons rotate back around every 8-9 months. I have the lesson favorited, so you can search my favorites for the lesson if you know the name of it.
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Hi @David-D and welcome to the TAC family! I hope you are able to jump right in. I suggest you start with the 30 days to play course, even if you have some knowledge of playing already. It’s a fun course, and you’ll learn a lot. Look around the forums and the courses. If you feel more comfortable waiting to start the daily lessons, while you go through the 30 day used to play course, that is perfectly okay. Many people do that. Hope you have lots of fun, and don’t be a stranger in the forums.
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FANTASTIC WIN! That is so cool @TheRealRobbo ! I remember that moment, and it just made me want to keep playing and getting better. I was brand new to the guitar and was a slow player for a long time. I began first with getting fingering right and clear notes and chords. Then I worked more on chord transitions, and then on my strumming technique, and so on and so on. Then seemingly overnight something clicked and came together, and I was able to play songs that somewhat resembled real music. It was so exciting .
Keep putting one foot in front of the other, take baby steps, and you will continue to progress and be amazed. Keep up the great work!
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Loved this @Marty72 – Beautifully played!
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Very haunting @Fletch . Such a sad state – I had seen something about this a while back. Scary and terribly sad. Nicely written and performed. Maybe it will bring awareness to others.
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Beautifully performed @Marty72 . Your version is more elaborate than mine, possibly because you hand strum and cross pick. Very nice!
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@That_Guy OMG, I loved this song too when it first came out (still love it)! You did such a great job with it!
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@Philb Great job with playing. Great tone, and a little reverb, and you nailed the essence of the song. Loved the hat. :). I’m a huge CCR fan, so really enjoyed this.
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@Greg_Weber Great performance! Tempo, timing and vocals were spot on. Looked like you were having so much fun.
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@Seven Many have felt the same pain as you in getting comfortable with a pick. Picks are a personal preference. I have bowls full of all shapes and sizes of picks and various thicknesses, but there are only a few I actually like to play with.
I’m the opposite of you, in that I’ve relied almost solely on flatpicking and strumming, and I’m so awkward fingerpicking. I love @TMutter suggestion of always having picks with you and holding them in your hands as often as possible. This resins your brain and fingers.
I agree with the other suggestions of going to a lighter pick for strumming, and a harder gauge for flatpicking. I think my favorite pick is a .60. It took me a long time to find one I like. My favorite are actually quite expensive compared to the big names. They’re made at a small shop, and I like the grip and the overall feel of the picks, but it took me over 2 years of trying a number of different picks to find them.
Simply put, just put your best foot forward and you’ll eventually be rather comfortable with them.
Article on every type of pick https://guitarpickreviews.com/guitar-picks-guide/amp/
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@the-old-coach Whoopwhoop!! Congratulations on your 750th playing session. That is a huge feat! Nearly 2 full years is definitely worth celebrating!
You’ve been a great inspiration and rock to me since you joined TAC. Thank you for that! Keep on plunking away and having fun.
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GREAT REMINDER @the-old-coach !
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@Rosenjs2002@gmail.com I am so sorry you’ve been so ill and had such a rough go at it. Take your time getting reacquainted and ease back into practice. Remember the golden trike of a minimum of 10 minutes per day, and you will progress.
I agree with Howar, there is no harm revisiting the 30 days to play, although not required. You can begin the dailies anytime/any day, but if you find it easier, just start fresh on Monday. Not only is it a new week, but it’s the beginning of June lessons. When you’re ready to tackle more, ease your way into some Skills courses. There’s no curriculum for them. It’s whatever your interested in. I began with the Jumpstart into Fingerpicking and flatpicking courses and the Strumming course.
Remember to have some fun with it, and the guitar is a patient instrument and will be there for whatever you decide to tackle.
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Thanks so much @Marisa . It’s because of caring people like you that I’ve made it this far.
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Thank you so much @HowardM . You’ve been a staple for my entire journey, and your support and encouragement have helped me greatly. I’m glad there’s been noticeable improvement to keep me going. It’s been a definite journey, and it’s still a fun ride.